Honey bees from hives on the Motherhouse grounds have traveled to the pages of a newly published children’s book called, “Barbee the Bee Visits Sister Lyn’s Beehives.” With beautiful photographs and clever dialogue from “Barbee the Bee,” the 32-page book takes readers on a journey to Baden with … [Read more...]
Finding beauty in Sisters’ mission
For Molly Durbin, 23, becoming an Associate to the Sisters of St. Joseph felt like where she belonged. “At the time, it was the best combination between religious life, finishing college, getting involved with the Sisters and diving into a deeper understanding of their mission, their community … [Read more...]
Quilting to support the Sisters
Each year, Evelyn Pohl spends months piecing, or sewing together, sections of a quilt in preparation for the annual Sisters of St. Joseph Auxiliary Spring Luncheon Benefit. The tradition of making and donating a quilt to be raffled at the Sisters’ fundraiser began in 2012, just a few years after her … [Read more...]
Former student creates MGA ballet
Ever since Joan Van Dyke, a former Mount Gallitzin Academy student, opened a dance studio in 1984, she has dreamed of creating an original ballet about MGA in honor of the Sisters of St. Joseph who nurtured her faith and performing arts career. Joan, founder and artistic director of Van Dyke … [Read more...]
Pets with Heart ‘family’ expands
For the past five years, Sister Sharon Costello and Sister Pat Montini have nurtured heart-to-heart connections between God's creatures through Pets with Heart. This year, the Pets with Heart 'family' expanded to include Sister Sandy Yost and Associate Jen Heid. Meet our team and and see how … [Read more...]